Assistant Operations Manager
Ashford, Washington
Sometimes amazing opportunities just present themselves and this was one of those experiences. In my role at Whittaker, I worked with the leading guiding company on Mount Rainier (RMI) outfitting people for their climbs. From fitting boots to going to trade shows I was involved with every aspect of the business. Our customers were climbing any big mountain you can think of Everest, Aconcagua, Denali… I became an expert in outfitting people for these expeditions.Working at Whittaker Mountaineering led to many experiences I could have never had anywhere else. This experience and position gave me the confidence to quit my job and start my own business.Primary responsibilities included strategic planning, development of operations, business growth, talent recruitment and development, assistant buyer for an inventory of $600,000+ retail and rental fleet, management of e-commerce website among other responsibilities for a $2M/yr company.